it's one and done for ellen degeneres -- she's leaving "american idol" after her first season as a judge on the show claiming it wasn't the "right fit."ellen just tweeted, "dim the lights i've voted myself off american idol."ellen claims she came to her decision, "a couple months ago" -- and admits, "it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings."she concludes, "i am very grateful for the year i had. i am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be."

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like clay aiken, jennifer hudson and crystal bowersox before her, ellen degeneres is out at american idol.

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it looks like american idol’s returning executive producer nigel lythgoe may be one step closer to achieving his goal of wiping the judge slate clean. ellen degeneres is stepping away from the fox program after its ninth season. the network’s full statement follows.

'american idol': ellen degeneres not returning as judge

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